I did not work for the year of 2016, how do I file?

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June 1, 2019
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My husband and I always file together. 2016 is the first year that i did not work, and did not earn any income. So obviously I have no w-2s to enter. Do I file with him? Does he claim me as a dependent? Help please!

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Best answer by retiree

If you have always filed MFJ there is no reason to change.

MFJ is for marrieds even if only one has income or one has a greater income

retireeAnswer

Level 7

If you have always filed MFJ there is no reason to change.

MFJ is for marrieds even if only one has income or one has a greater income

PopeyeTheSalior

Level 13

Although you did not have any income in 2016, you can still file Married Filing Jointly with your spouse. Your spouse does not need to claim you as a dependent separately. By filing Married Filing Jointly, you both will get your standard deduction of $12,600 to reduce your taxable income, unless you itemize to get a bigger tax break, if the total itemized deductions is more than the standard deductions.